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Breastfeeding Essentials for a Happy Mommy & Healthy Baby

Monday, November 27, 2017

As a new-ish mom my full-time job is breastfeeding my daughter. Along the way I’ve gone through a ton of products that have made the journey a lot easier. I’ve listed all my faves that will make Mommy happy and keep Baby healthy along the way, including an amazing probiotic from Evivo!

Lanolin cream

Lanolin cream was an absolute lifesaver when I first started breastfeeding. It helps relieve the pain from sore, cracked nipples and it’s completely safe for baby. Applying a pea-sized amount after a nursing or pumping session will soothe and protect and make breastfeeding a little more enjoyable. Lanolin also helps nipple shields stay attached since it doesn’t have to be wiped off before baby nurses.

A nursing pillow

My Boppy nursing pillow has been my "breast friend" since the day my daughter was born. We nurse using the football hold and a nursing pillow makes this position so much easier to use. McKenna loves how soft it is and often falls asleep while feeding because it's so comfy! A nursing pillow will keep Mommy happy because her arms aren't bearing all the weight and baby will love it because it makes it easier for them to eat, especially if mom has bigger breasts. Don't forget extra covers for those inevitable poop and spit up explosions!

A quality breast pump

Every mom deserves a break now and then. When that time comes having a breast pump so you can get out of the house is essential. It doesn’t matter if it’s manual or electric, as long as it gets the job done! No pump will ever empty a breast like baby, but there are plenty that come close. Everybody has an opinion on the best one, but choose whatever works best for you. I don’t pump as much as I used to, but it’s great to have a manual and electric pump on hand for whatever comes your way.

A baby probiotic

I had no idea baby probiotics existed until I started to research methods to reduce the amount of gas my little one was having. That's when I discovered Evivo and all of it's amazing benefits for baby's gut. Evivo is the only probiotic proven to: restore a baby’s gut microbiome with the good bacteria B. infantis; transform special carbohydrates found in breast milk to promote the growth of B. infantis, and defend from potentially harmful bacteria linked to colic, eczema, allergies, diabetes, and obesity.

Basically, Evivo is the only probiotic that’s clinically proven to restore baby’s gut to the way nature intended. Every day I mix a little breast milk with one Evivo probiotic powder packet and feed it to McKenna with the included syringe. It’s so easy and I’m confident that I’m helping my baby build a foundation for good health that will last a lifetime!

You can also make the decision to give your baby the best start possible by trying Evivo for yourself. If you use my code, BLOG4101, you’ll receive $10 off an Evivo Probiotics Starter Kit of 4 weeks or more. If you use code BLOG4102 you’ll get $20 off a 12, 20, or 24-week starter kit. These codes are only valid for the first 50 readers who redeem them (by January 30, 2018) so don’t delay!